Anthony Fernando

Anthony Martin Fernando
Anthony Martin Fernando
	Pinned to Anthony Fernando's coat, in front of Australia House (1928) were scores of small, white, toy skeletons and he wore a placard proclaiming: "This is all Australia has left of my people."
Born	6 April 1864; Woolloomooloo, New South Wales
Died	9 January 1949 (aged 84); Ilford, England
Other names	Anthony Martin
Citizenship	British
Occupations	Toy Maker, Political Activist
Known for	Early Aboriginal Australian protests ; * firm, eloquent overseas campaigning against injustices perpetrated against his people; ; * petitioning the Pope ; * picketing Australia House in London; * Court Cases & Speeches;
Website	http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/biogs/AS10160b.htm

Anthony Martin Fernando (6 April 1864 – 9 January 1949) was an early Aboriginal Australian toymaker and early political activist. He is mostly known for his three-year protest outside London's Australia House which ended with his arrest in 1928. During the protest, he wore a cloak decorated with white toy skeletons.